In Friday's league match, the host Kiona-Benton Bears basketball team scored a tight 43-38 triumph over the Connell Eagles.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Toppenish Wildcats (Toppenish, WA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Kiona-Benton will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 2-8 record after their 59-50 league loss to Naches Valley (Naches, WA).

With the defeat, Connell moves to 5-6 on the year. The Eagles travel to Zillah (Zillah, WA) to meet the Leopards in a non-league match on Saturday, January 6. The Leopards enter the match with a record of 10-0. Zillah won 79-55 in their recent non-league match against Royal (Royal City, WA)